The tax policy intern will work with the federal public policy team to safeguard, strengthen and expand federal tax credits for affordable housing and community development. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, interest in advancing affordable housing issues in a bipartisan manner, attention to detail, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. The intern reports to the federal tax policy analyst.
Job Description
Term: February 2021 – Summer 2021 (flexible dates)
Company
Enterprise Community
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
- Draft blog posts, articles, op-eds, and other external communications;
- Draft and update advocacy materials, including fact sheets and issue briefs;
- Coordinate and track advocacy efforts;
- Prepare for congressional visits and coalition meetings;
- Attend affordable housing events, coalition meetings, congressional hearings and markups, and provide detailed minutes;
- Maintain a professional website and social media presence;
- Track and monitor federal housing and community development legislation; and
- General administrative duties as necessary.
Qualifications
- Graduate student or college graduate preferred.
- Interest in affordable housing and community development, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, and the legislative process.
- Strong research skills and the ability to analyze and report/summarize policy issues.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, with strong organization skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivation; ability to work both independently and as a team player.
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel skills and familiarity with cloud-based software are required, Adobe InDesign skills a plus
Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Internship